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Friday, November 30, 2007

About Turkey - An Invitation To Relax and Explore

"About Turkey - An Invitation To Relax and Explore

Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes and offers a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life here in the UK. All year round, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is never too hot or cold, and is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches, enjoying walks in the tranquility of the mountains or experiencing the beauty of its lakes. Turkey has a magnificent past, and is full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Even if you spend only a short time there, you can see some of Turkey's great heritage. Turkey is a country for all seasons and all ages. You can experience each of the four seasons on the same day in some parts of Turkey. During the spring months tourists bask in the glorious Mediterranean sunshine of the south, while on the lofty Taurus mountain tops behind, people are skiing."

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Turkish stocks seen stronger on Fed rate cut signal | Reuters

"Turkish stocks seen stronger on Fed rate cut signal

ISTANBUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Turkey's lira firmed on Friday while Turkish stocks were expected to strengthen after a signal from the U.S. Federal Reserve for further interest rate cuts encouraged investors in high yielding Turkey."

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Turkish Cypriot Municipality Of Lefkosa Becomes A Euromed Member

"Turkish Cypriot Municipality Of Lefkosa Becomes A Euromed Member Published: 11/29/2007 LEFKOSA - Lefkosa Turkish Cypriot Municipality became a member of the Euromed cities network (Eurocities)."

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Italian companies eye Turkey for energy investment

"Italian companies eye Turkey for energy investment
The head of the Italian Trade Center in Istanbul has said that several Italian energy companies are planning to invest in Turkey. Roberto Luongo Dr. Roberto Luongo, director of the Italian Trade Center, said in an exclusive interview with Today’s Zaman on Thursday that nine prominent Italian energy companies will invest in Turkey following talks on renewable energy held between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Italian counterpart, Romano Prodi, in early November."

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Anadolu Agency Supports Turkish Cypriots' Cause, Director-general Says

"Anadolu Agency Supports Turkish Cypriots' Cause, Director-general Says Published: 11/30/2007 LEFKOSA - Anadolu Agency (A.A) Director General Dr. Hilmi Bengi said Thursday the A.A had always stood by the Turkish Cypriots and and supported their righteous cause."

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Analysis: Turkey-Iran energy ties

"Analysis: Turkey-Iran energy ties
Published: Nov. 30, 2007 at 12:21 PM
By JOHN C.K. DALY UPI International Correspondent One casualty of the Bush administration's ambiguous attempts to mollify Turkey over the issue of clamping down on Kurdish insurgents in northern Iraq may well be Washington's larger agenda of isolating Iran."

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Turk army gets green light to hit rebels in N.Iraq

"Turk army gets green light to hit rebels in N.Iraq
Gareth Jones , Reuters Published: Friday, November 30, 2007 ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister said on Friday his cabinet had authorized the armed forces to conduct a cross-border operation against Kurdish PKK rebels in northern Iraq, but analysts said major action did not appear imminent."

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Atlasjet MD-83 crew lost tower contact before crash

"Atlasjet MD-83 crew lost tower contact before crash

Turkish carrier Atlasjet says this Boeing MD-83, which crashed while preparing to land at Isparta early on 30 November with the assumed loss of all forty-nine passengers and seven crew, suddenly lost contact with tower controllers during approach, adding that there was no immediate indication of a technical problem, and weather and visibility were good."

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Atlasjet plane crashes in central Turkey; all 56 aboard believed dead

"Atlasjet plane crashes in central Turkey; all 56 aboard believed dead
49 minutes ago ANKARA, Turkey - All 56 passengers and crew aboard an Atlasjet plane that crashed before landing in central Turkey early Friday appear to have died, airline official Tuncay Doganer said. 'There is no sign of any survivors according to initial reports from helicopters at the scene,' Doganer said. 'Our hope is that there are some survivors.'"

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Turkey throws doors open to investors - CNN.com

"Turkey throws doors open to investors

(CNN) -- There was a time when foreign investors couldn't leave Turkey fast enough. It was back in 2001 when the entire economy crumbled."

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ATurkish President, French Prime Minister Discuss Armenian Genocide

"Turkish President, French Prime Minister Discuss Armenian Genocide
YEREVAN (Armradio)--Turkish President Abdullah Gul met with the French Prime Minister Francois Fillon Tuesday to discuss terrorism, the Armenian issue and the European Union, the Turkish Daily News reports."

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Turkish jetliner goes missing - CNN.com

"Turkish jetliner goes missing

(CNN) -- A Turkish jetliner with 56 people onboard went missing over southern Turkey early Friday as the pilot was preparing to land in Isparta, an Atlasjet spokesman said.

The plane crashed near the village of Keciborlu, Turkish media reported, but officials at Atlasjet were not able to verify the information. "

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Thursday, November 29, 2007

Turkey, Armenia matches to go ahead despite divisions | Breaking News | Guardian Unlimited Football

"Turkey, Armenia matches to go ahead despite divisions
By Darren Ennis BRUSSELS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The World Cup qualifying games due to take place between Turkey and Armenia are expected to go ahead despite bitter political divisions between the two countries, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Thursday."

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"Apo" and his legacy of bloodshed (SETimes.com)

"'Apo' and his legacy of bloodshed 29/11/2007
Even as Turkey moves towards reform, the Kurdistan Workers' Party has escalated its armed campaign, seeking to convince Kurds that violence is the only answer."

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Turkey throws doors open to investors - CNN.com

"Turkey throws doors open to investors

(CNN) -- There was a time when foreign investors couldn't leave Turkey fast enough. It was back in 2001 when the entire economy crumbled.
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A girl sits on the bus passing the Turkish flag

Stock prices slumped, inflation and interest rates soared, and it seemed the only thing the Lira was good for was wrapping up leftover doner kebabs."

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Turkey throws doors open to investors - CNN.com

"Turkey throws doors open to investors

(CNN) -- There was a time when foreign investors couldn't leave Turkey fast enough. It was back in 2001 when the entire economy crumbled.
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A girl sits on the bus passing the Turkish flag

Stock prices slumped, inflation and interest rates soared, and it seemed the only thing the Lira was good for was wrapping up leftover doner kebabs."

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Barzani is not a name we recognise, says Turkish FM

"Barzani is not a name we recognise, says Turkish FM

Turkey and the US were in the implementation process regarding sharing intelligence about the terrorist group the PKK, Babacan said."

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FIFA.com - Turkey emerge once more

"Turkey emerge once more (FIFA.com)
Thursday 29 November 2007

After a roller-coaster six-year ride, Turkish football is once again on a high and seemingly poised to stake a claim for readmission to the top table of the international game."

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Turkey-Cyprus row threatens Kosovo mission -EU | Reuters

"Turkey-Cyprus row threatens Kosovo mission -EU

HELSINKI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A defence row between Turkey and Cyprus could endanger European security forces in Kosovo by preventing closer cooperation between the EU and NATO missions there, a top EU official said on Thursday."

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Simply good wine comes with passion - Turkish Daily News Nov 29, 2007

"Simply good wine comes with passion Thursday, November 29, 2007

The wisdom behind the Latin proverb, �in vino veritas,� which translates literally as �in wine lies the truth,� is undisputed for many, especially for those that see wine as a way of life, a passion… One such person is Martina Piccini of the Italian Piccini family, world famous for their exquisite wines."

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Turkey receives 176 Kurdish separatists from Germany

Khabrein.info: "Turkey receives 176 Kurdish separatists from Germany
ANKARA, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- Turkish authorities have received from the German government the first group of foreign Kurdish rebels whose names have been listed on the International Police (Interpol) as wanted persons."

TURKEY: What causes intolerance and violence?

"TURKEY: What causes intolerance and violence?
By Güzide Ceyhan The trial in Malatya of those accused of murdering three Protestants has drawn attention again to the question of what causes such intolerance and violence. Güzide Ceyhan, a Turkish Protestant, in a personal commentary for Forum 18 News Service http://www.forum18.org, identifies three trends behind the murders: disinformation by public figures and the mass media; the rise of Turkish nationalism; and the marginalisation of smaller groups from Turkish society. All three trends feed off each other, and all of Turkey's smaller religious communities – those within Islam and Christianity, as well as Baha'is and Jehovah's Witnesses - are affected by them in various ways. Many Turkish people – of all religions and none - are committed to furthering democracy and human rights, while civil society is growing stronger. But for the fundamental right of all Turkish citizens to freedom of thought, conscience and belief to be truly protected, a human rights-based approach is indispensable."

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkish Christian priest abducted

"Turkish Christian priest abducted map

A priest from Turkey's Syriac Christian community has been kidnapped in the country's south-east, officials say."

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Turkey says Germany has extradited 2 PKK militants

"Turkey says Germany has extradited 2 PKK militants

ANKARA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Germany has extradited to Turkey two Kurdish PKK militants, the Turkish Justice Ministry said on Thursday, in a move hailed by newspapers as a sign of increased European willingness to crack down on the outlawed organisation. The extradition of Mehmet Iltas and Mehmet Esref Kizilay came as Ankara massed up to 100,000 troops near its border with Iraq for a possible incursion against an estimated 3,000 PKK rebels using that region as a base for attacks inside Turkey."

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Çevik: Turkish - EU ties guides economy - Turkish Daily News Nov 29, 2007

"Çevik: Turkish - EU ties guides economy Thursday, November 29, 2007
"Turkish Bestseller Tells the True Story of How a Spy Really Lives Shadow Solider, a new book by Haim Errol Gelardin, gives an insider's insight into the difficult, demanding and lonely life of a spy Tel Aviv, Israel (PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- Shadow Soldier by Haim Errol Gelardin is the gripping story of how one spy lives, loves and struggles to survive in the modern day world. First published in Turkey, Shadow Soldier has sold more than 10,000 copies and is based on true stories.""

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Turkish Bestseller Tells the True Story of How a Spy Really Lives

"Turkish Bestseller Tells the True Story of How a Spy Really Lives

Shadow Soldier, a new book by Haim Errol Gelardin, gives an insider's insight into the difficult, demanding and lonely life of a spy Tel Aviv, Israel (PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- Shadow Soldier by Haim Errol Gelardin is the gripping story of how one spy lives, loves and struggles to survive in the modern day world. First published in Turkey, Shadow Soldier has sold more than 10,000 copies and is based on true stories."

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Turkish businessmen awarded Spain’s Order of Civil Merit

"Turkish businessmen awarded Spain’s Order of Civil Merit

The Spanish ambassador to Turkey has presented two Turkish businessmen with an award in recognition of their contributions to economic relations between Turkey and Spain. Alarko Holding’s İshak Alaton (L) and Zorlu Holding’s Ahmet Nazif Zorlu (R) awarded Spain’s Order of Civil Merit. Ambassador Luis Felipe Fernandez de la Pena yesterday awarded the Order of Civil Merit (ODM) to Alarko Holding Chairman İshak Alaton and Zorlu Holding CEO Ahmet Nazif Zorlu for their contributions to economic relations between the two countries at the Spanish Consulate in İstanbul."

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Turk markets boosted by global gains, 2008 hopes | Reuters

"Turk markets boosted by global gains, 2008 hopes

ISTANBUL, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Turkey's markets closed stronger on Wednesday, boosted by rising global stocks and easing U.S. credit market concerns and positive expectations for 2008."

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SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - Luncheons with wine at Atatürk's table

"At Atatürk's table

Inspired by Atatürk, President Abdullah Gül has begun organizing lunches at Çankaya. Historian Professor Dr. Halil İnalcık, and Literature Prof. Dr.Talat Halman, Gül's Chief Counselor and General Secretary attended the first lunch event."

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TURKEY: UNDISPUTED LEADER OF THE MIDDLE EAST

"TURKEY: UNDISPUTED LEADER OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Although the Armenians and the Greeks played the Christian card quite well in the 20th century and tried to push Turkey into the position of the most underrepresented and discredited nation on earth, it didn't work well in the last century and won't work in the 21st century, either. The latest card player was Armenian camp-follower Nancy Pelosi, who in fact put her personal interests above American interests by pushing for passage of the so-called genocide resolution, just like Armenian-Americans who think of Armenians' interests above those of Americans, unfortunately."

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Three Turkish Cypriot community groups challenge Conservative MP Villiers over Cyprus Bias

"Three Turkish Cypriot community groups challenge Conservative MP Villiers over Cyprus Bias

Three Turkish Cypriot community groups in Britain have criticised Theresa Villiers - the Conservatives' Shadow Secretary of State for Transport – for what they regard as her “bias” towards Greek Cypriots in her actions towards Cyprus. In an open letter to the North London MP, the British Council for Turkish Cypriot Associations (CTCA), Embargoed! and the Federation of Turkish Associations UK (FTA UK) claim Ms Villiers' comments and conduct is offensive to Turkish Cypriots and detrimental to Greek and Turkish Cypriot relations. "

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Turkey and northern Cyprus - Turkish Daily News Nov 28, 2007

"Turkey and northern Cyprus Wednesday, November 28, 2007

A few days ago the junior partner of the Turkish Cypriot coalition government, the Freedom and Reform Party (ÖRP), convened its first annual convention. The guest of honor was Egemen Bağış, the deputy chairman for foreign policy of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Scores of other former ministers from various political parties of Turkey were present at the convention as well, but with the presence of Bağış and messages from President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the ruling party of Turkey, leaving no room for any doubt, was declaring its all out support for the new ÖRP and its leader Turgay Avcı, the foreign minister and deputy prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus coalition government."

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Southeastern people speaks up: Survey by MetroPOLL (1)

"Southeastern people speaks up: Survey by MetroPOLL (1)
The New Anatolian / Ankara 28 November 2007 Font Size: default medium large People living in South and Southeastern regions in Turkey speak more than one mother tongue, believe unemployment and poverty is the main reason of rising terrorism and view Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the most popular politician, a public opinion survey allowing these people to speak up for themselves revealed."

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Turkey plans to set up private university in Israel to do business with Palestinians

"Turkey plans to set up private university in Israel to do business with Palestinians

Ankara, 27 November - In talks he gave to the press during his stay in the USA to participate in the Annapolis meeting, Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said his country is looking for suitable land in Israel to set up a private Turkish university, where Israeli and Palestinian students would be educated together. The university campus would host a medical school and a hospital whose services would be delivered mainly to Palestinians."

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German government firm on immigration law - Turkish Daily News Nov 28, 2007

"German government firm on immigration law Wednesday, November 28, 2007

The German government is not willing to amend the controversial law that raises the bar for family integration despite serious Turkish concerns, a German Embassy spokesman said Tuesday."

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Reinforcing relations between Turkey, China - Turkish Daily News Nov 28, 2007

"Reinforcing relations between Turkey, China Wednesday, November 28, 2007

The trade deficit between China and Turkey � which works to Turkey's disadvantage � must be overcome, warned an official with the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TÜSİAD) yesterday."

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TUSIAD calls for Chinese businessmen to investment more in Turkey

"TUSIAD calls for Chinese businessmen to investment more in Turkey
The New Anatolian / Ankara 28 November 2007 Font Size: default medium large Turkish Industrialists' & Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) Chairperson Arzuhan Dogan Yalcindag said that it is important to eliminate the foreign trade deficit which is against Turkey in commerce with China."

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Turkey’s Mosques: Women vs. Men (Asharq Alawsat Newspaper)

"Turkey’s Mosques: Women vs. Men
28/11/2007 By Manal Lutfi Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat - For many Turks it was inconceivable that the day would come in which they would enter a mosque to find a woman delivering lessons on Islam to both men and women. But this is what has happened. Today in Turkey, there are more than 450 religious female preachers delivering their religious lessons in mosques alongside the men."

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Germany fears al Qaeda sympathy rising among Turks | World | Reuters

"Germany fears al Qaeda sympathy rising among Turks Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:00pm IST
By Mark Trevelyan and Louis Charbonneau BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany believes it has moved up al Qaeda's target list because of its role in Afghanistan, and is especially worried by signs of radicalisation among its 3 million-strong ethnic Turkish community, a senior official said."

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Turkish govt sends welfare reform bill to parlt

"Turkish govt sends welfare reform bill to parlt

November 28 2007 (Adds comment, background) ANKARA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Turkey's government has submitted a key social security reform package to parliament, state-run Anatolian news agency quoted Labour Minister Faruk Celik as saying on Wednesday. The International Monetary Fund, Turkey's main creditor, has been pressing hard for the long-delayed reform, which former president Ahmet Necdet Sezer had vetoed. The ministry was not immediately available for comment."

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Courrier international, eurotopics : the european press in 3 languages

"Why Elif Shafak writes in English and in Turkish

Turkish novelist Elif Shafak, has just published her 8th novel, Black Milk, in Turkish. She explains to Lara Marlowe why she wrote her previous two novels in English. 'I wanted to recreate my literary voice in another terrain, in another topography altogether ..."

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Turkish F.M. Says Revival Of Israel - Palestine Peace Talks Would Be A Turning Point

"Turkish F.M. Says Revival Of Israel - Palestine Peace Talks Would Be A Turning Point Published: 11/28/2007
ANNAPOLIS - Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Tuesday that resuming peace talks between Israel and Palestine would be a turning point."

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Turkey to create national parks - 28-11-2007

"Turkey to create national parks

The Turkish government is planning to give Turkey's natural geological areas official protection, according to local news agencies. In an effort to protect Turkey's natural heritage, the country's natural geological areas including its many karst structures, caves and canyons will be turned into so-called 'geo-parks' under the government plans."

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Is the nature of leadership in Israel and Turkey basically the same as in the democracies of Europe?

"Is the nature of leadership in Israel and Turkey basically the same as in the democracies of Europe?

Often, the leaderships of Turkey and Israel are compared to those of Europe. Prior to introducing the topic, the question itself begs two other important questions that will set the context of this essay. First, what do the terms “leadership” and “democracy” imply? In democratic systems, the idea of the executive is so intertwined with the overall system of governance that one is unable to differentiate between the two. Second, one must question what we mean by “Europe”. Democratic leadership variation, while existing among all states part of the European continent, is particularly pronounced between members and non-members of the EU."

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Turkish actress expresses desire to work in Indian movies

"Turkish actress expresses desire to work in Indian movies
Panaji (PTI): Fascinated by Indian cinema, veteran Turkish actress Meltem Cumbul has expressed her wish to work in films of any Indian language. 'I would love to be in Bollywood.. I would love to be in Indian cinema..if given an offer I would accept it,' Cumbul, who is a jury in the competition section of the International Film Festival of India here, said."

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Turkish Prosecutor Probes Atheist Book - Forbes.com

"Turkish Prosecutor Probes Atheist Book

ANKARA, Turkey -

A Turkish prosecutor has launched a probe into whether a book by best-selling atheist writer Richard Dawkins is an attack on religious values - a move that could lead to the prosecution of the book's Turkish publisher."

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Bianet :: Turkey According to the UNDP Report

"Turkey According to the UNDP Report
Turkey has been ranked 17th largest economy in the world, but needs to work on gender inequality, education and other issues."

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Washington’s Kurdish Quandary

"Washington’s Kurdish Quandary
November 29, 2007 | From theTrumpet.com America’s geopolitical impotence is being exposed in the rugged hills of northern Iraq.
Brad Macdonald
The Turkish military has buzzed with activity in recent months. Nearly 100,000 soldiers and a vast array of tanks, heavy artillery and military aircraft have been deployed along Turkey’s border with Iraq. The build-up is a response to increased attacks on Turkey by Kurdish rebels from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (pkk), a tenacious terrorist group operating from the northern hills of Iraq that is bent on establishing a territorial Kurdish state in southeast Turkey, as well as parts of Syria, Iraq and Iran."

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Turkey urges PKK militants to surrender

"Turkey urges PKK militants to surrender
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:39:35 Turkish military helicopters have begun dropping leaflets on mountainous paths near the border, urging PKK militants to surrender."

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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

German Greens back EU bid, want changes in immigration law

"German Greens back EU bid, want changes in immigration law

When the German Green Party convened last weekend for its annual party congress in Bavaria's Nuremberg, they addressed three Turkey-related issues high on the agenda. The party members took a clear stance regarding Turkey's accession to the European Union while also addressing the tension on the Iraqi border due to the presence of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq and the new German immigration law that critics say discriminates against Turks living there."

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E.U. / Turkey : Europe at Crossroad - Turquie Européenne - Tuesday 27 November 2007 - Actualités de la Turquie et traductions de la presse turque

"E.U. / Turkey : Europe at Crossroad

Mehmet Özcan Tuesday 27 November 2007 - 08:15 Afficher la version imprimable de cet article. Envoyer à un ami Union Européenne It was expected that the new Millennium brings Europe a new exhilaration and several improvements. The required studies were initiated for the institutional reforms brought by Nice Agreement. In order to close the democratic deficit, The Charter of Fundamental Rights getting together the basic rights and liberties of individuals living in the EU geography as a catalogue, was accepted even though it was not binding. Afterwards efforts to build up the draft constitution, aiming to simplify the complicated judicial structure of the EU began. This draft on which there became serious discussions was finally recognized by head of the governments and states in 2004. Right after this phase, the EU has been entered to fear and anxiety tunnel."

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EU Backs Tuna Protection Plan | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

"EU Backs Tuna Protection Plan © 2007 The Associated Press

BRUSSELS, Belgium — European Union nations backed plans Tuesday to protect threatened stocks of bluefin tuna, setting tougher rules to enforce catch quotas."

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JTW News - Yasar Yakis: We have not received enough support from EU against terrorism

"Yasar Yakis: We have not received enough support from EU against terrorism

Yakis laments EU members did not help in fight against PKK 'We have not received enough support from EU member countries when dealing with terrorism' complained Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Commission (JPC) co-chairman Yasar Yakis on Thursday"

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American Chronicle: The Six Stars of the Orient - A Cultural and Historical Itinerary in South-Eastern Turkey

"The Six Stars of the Orient - A Cultural and Historical Itinerary in South-Eastern Turkey

Published in Greek, in 1994 (DOMOS Publishing House, Athens - Greece), 240 p., this book consists in a very unusual Itinerary linking History, History of Religions, description of monuments and archeological places with personal tourist experience, as well as with transcendental contacts the author seems to have had while traveling in, studying and exploring the area of today’s South-Eastern Turkey in the middle and late 80s."

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Ancient ruins cast a romantic spell on couple of royal tourists - Times Online

"Ancient ruins cast a romantic spell on couple of royal tourists

He clasped her tenderly round the waist and took her hand to guide her down the steps. It’s touching, really, the romantic effect that ancient ruins can have on a middle-aged couple."

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EP delegation to discuss Turkish Cypriot town of Mara

"EP delegation to discuss Turkish Cypriot town of Mara President Talat is expected to meet with the European parliamentarians during their visit to the island.

LEFKOSA - A delegation from the European Parliament Petitions Committee arrived in Cyprus on Tuesday to prepare a report on Maras, much of which lies abandoned in a zone between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot states."

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Third U.S. general in a week visits Turkey over PKK - washingtonpost.com

"Third U.S. general in a week visits Turkey over PKK Reuters Sunday, November 25, 2007; 7:04 AM ANKARA (Reuters) - A third senior U.S. general to visit Turkey in less than a week has held talks in Ankara on ways to combat Kurdish PKK guerrillas based in northern Iraq, the Turkish General Staff said in a statement on its Website."

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Covering customs in Turkey - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

"Covering customs in Turkey By Tulin Daloglu November 27, 2007

The practice of women wearing headscarves is not unique to Islam. It exists in all Abrahamic religions. Yet in the Judeo-Christian world, it is no longer used by the mainstream to signify religiosity. It does exist and everyone respects it, but in terms of day-to-day life it is seen as an outdated custom — a marker of a different era."

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Turkey Broadened Fundamental Rights, Freedom While Combatting Terrorism, Gul

"Turkey Broadened Fundamental Rights, Freedom While Combatting Terrorism, Gul Published: 11/27/2007
PARIS - Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Tuesday that Turkey has never weakened democracy while fighting terrorism and added that Turkey has broadened fundamental rights and freedom while several countries restrained them in the name of fight against terrorism."

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Women seek a safe place - Turkish Daily News Nov 27, 2007

"Women seek a safe place Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Half of the 1,244 women, who have applied to the Mor Çatı Women Shelter Organization since October requested a safe haven, a feminist activist said at a press conference yesterday."

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EU aid for Turkish Cypriot community

"EU aid for Turkish Cypriot community 27/11/2007 The European Commission has signed a EUR889.000 contract with the German company Plejades to carry out a 'Feasibility study for the rehabilitation of the former Cyprus Mining Corporation (CMC) mining area'."

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New Turkish Program To Curb Domestic Violence Against Women

"New Turkish Program To Curb Domestic Violence Against Women November 27th, 2007 by Fred Stopsky

Nimet Cubukcu, Turkey’s Minister in charge of women’s affairs, says domestic violence is a key issue in her nation. Since October, half of the 1,244 women who requested safe haven at the Mor Cati Women Shelter Association were fleeing from domestic violence issues. Ms. Cubukcu believes an important problem is the misuse of religion and culture to justify abusing women on grounds of “honor” which invariably means men’s feelings being angered. Besir Atalay, Minister of the Interior and Ms. Cubukcu are initiating a new program to train about 40,000 Turkish police in strategies of dealing with domestic violence."

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Vodafone Turkey Deploys Tektronix' Unified Assurance for Network-Wide Monitoring

"Vodafone Turkey Deploys Tektronix' Unified Assurance for Network-Wide Monitoring
PR Newswire GeoProbe, APM Provide Proactive GPRS and GSM Monitoring for Enhanced Customer Satisfaction November 27, 2007: 09:00 AM EST BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tektronix, Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of communications network management and diagnostics solutions, announced today the deployment of its GeoProbe network assurance platform and Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM) product by Vodafone Turkey, the second largest mobile phone operator in Turkey."

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Merkel's CDU Toughens Opposition to Turkey's EU Membership Bid

"Merkel's CDU Toughens Opposition to Turkey's EU Membership Bid
By Andreas Cremer Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats are stiffening their opposition to Turkey's bid to join the European Union to reassure core voters before four state elections next year, a senior lawmaker said."

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Turkish markets tumble as risk aversion takes toll

"Turkish markets tumble as risk aversion takes toll * Reuters * Tuesday November 27 2007 (Adds closing prices, fresh quotes) ISTANBUL, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Turkey's lira currency, shares and bonds tumbled on Tuesday as risk aversion among investors gathered pace due largely to continued uncertainty over the U.S. economy."

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Turkish Army Urges Kurds to Surrender

"Turkish Army Urges Kurds to Surrender By SELCAN HACAOGLU – 7 hours ago ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish military, massed in increasing numbers for a possible assault on Kurdish rebels in Iraq, has begun dropping leaflets urging rebels to surrender and 'be welcomed with love,' an official said Tuesday."

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Turks need econ reform to cushion any external shocks

"Turks need econ reform to cushion any external shocks * Reuters * Tuesday November 27 2007 By Asli Kandemir ISTANBUL, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The honeymoon period enjoyed by Turkey's government since July elections is coming to an end and it needs to kick-start economic reforms in the new year or leave the country vulnerable to external financial shocks."

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PKK leaders fear of being captured in N Iraq_English_Xinhua

"PKK leaders fear of being captured in N Iraq www.chinaview.cn 2007-11-26 15:55:40

Sirnak, Turkey, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) are afraid of being captured in northern Iraq as the measures against the PKK are going on in the region, reported a Xinhua correspondent at the Turkish-Iraqi border on Monday."

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E.U. / Turkey : Europe at Crossroad - Turquie Européenne - Tuesday 27 November 2007 - Actualités de la Turquie et traductions de la presse turque

"E.U. / Turkey : Europe at Crossroad
Mehmet Özcan Tuesday 27 November 2007 -

It was expected that the new Millennium brings Europe a new exhilaration and several improvements. The required studies were initiated for the institutional reforms brought by Nice Agreement. In order to close the democratic deficit, The Charter of Fundamental Rights getting together the basic rights and liberties of individuals living in the EU geography as a catalogue, was accepted even though it was not binding. Afterwards efforts to build up the draft constitution, aiming to simplify the complicated judicial structure of the EU began. This draft on which there became serious discussions was finally recognized by head of the governments and states in 2004. Right after this phase, the EU has been entered to fear and anxiety tunnel."

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The Mediterennean Union Can't Be The Alternative For Turkey's E.U. Candidacy, President Gul

"The Mediterennean Union Can't Be The Alternative For Turkey's E.U. Candidacy, President Gul

PARIS - President Abdullah Gul said the Mediterranean Union project could not be an alternative for Turkey's full membership to the EU."

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"Visa-free Europe", Acquired Rights of Turkish People within the EU - ISTANBUL

"'Visa-free Europe', Acquired Rights of Turkish People within the EU

Cafebabel, Istanbul

The symposium on “Visa-free Europe and Acquired Rights of Turkish Nationals within the EU” was held on 22-23 November 2007 at Akdeniz University, Antalya Campus.

29 academics and scientists from Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Belgium and Turkey have contributed to the symposium, supported by the seven largest non-governmental organizations of Turkey. The main outcomes of the symposium can be summarized as follows:"

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Monday, November 26, 2007

EP delegation to discuss Turkish Cypriot town of Mara

"EP delegation to discuss Turkish Cypriot town of Mara President Talat is expected to meet with the European parliamentarians during their visit to the island.

LEFKOSA - A delegation from the European Parliament Petitions Committee arrived in Cyprus on Tuesday to prepare a report on Maras, much of which lies abandoned in a zone between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot states."

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Turkey trains police to tackle widespread domestic violence

"Turkey trains police to tackle widespread domestic violence

Refer to a friend © AP 2007-11-26 15:09:17 - ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - In a training video for Turkish police, officers assist a woman lodging a complaint against a drunken husband who beat her. They gently question the woman and inform her of her rights. One police officer is heard saying to himself the abused woman could have been his mother or his daughter."

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Iraqi Kurds expel Turkish journalist from northern province after he refuses to name sources in anonymous report - International Herald Tribune

"Iraqi Kurds expel Turkish journalist from northern province after he refuses to name sources in anonymous report

BAGHDAD: A Turkish journalist who reported that Iraq's Kurdish president personally escorted two rebel commanders to Europe for eventual extradition to Turkey was expelled from northern Iraq on Monday for publishing "false news," the semiautonomous government said."

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Istanbul is one of the greatest cities says expert - 26-11-2007

"Istanbul is one of the greatest cities says expert

Istanbul is one of the 'world's greatest cities' and has a lot to offer tourists, according to one travel expert. Brendan Shanahan of Australia's Sunday Times, has highlighted the many different factors that add up to make Istanbul a must-go destination for those who wish to experience Europe's best destinations."

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Toreador says gas production in Turkish project shut down | Markets | Reuters

"Toreador says gas production in Turkish project shut down

Nov 26 (Reuters) - Toreador Resources Corp (TRGL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said its South Akcakoca sub-basin project in the Black Sea offshore Turkey was shut down temporarily by system operator TPAO due to damage to the pipeline spur running to the Akkaya platform."

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TURKISH OFFICIALS CALL FOR TURKIC COMMONWEALTH - Eurasia Daily Monitor

"TURKISH OFFICIALS CALL FOR TURKIC COMMONWEALTH
By Gareth Jenkins Monday, November 26, 2007
Buoyed by its increasing engagement with Central Asia and the Arab world, Turkish officials have begun to discuss institutionalizing what they regard as Turkey’s growing regional influence."

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Turkey called for extradition of PKK members_English_Xinhua

"Turkey called for extradition of PKK members www.chinaview.cn 2007-11-26 18:48:51

ANKARA, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Turkish State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Cecil Cicek said that Turkey called for the extradition of members of the banned Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) who were known to be abroad, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday."

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Alsumaria Iraqi Satellite TV Network | Iraq News | PKK and Turkish troops clash on Iraq borders

"PKK and Turkish troops clash on Iraq borders

Monday, November 26, 2007 09:01 GMT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed a remarkable speech to Turkish Kurds after he admitted that improving their Democratic rights would stem separatism and halt Kurdistan Workers Party activities. While stressing that democracy is the best way to fight terrorism, Erdogan attacked rebels in a televised speech he addressed during a meeting of Justice and Development Party which he presides. He affirmed that Ankara has reached a decisive stage in fighting rebels who are cornered from all directions due to the international support. In addition, Turkish Prime Minister called on “terrorists” to lay down weapons while reiterating his ministry’s readiness to send additional military reinforcements on the borders if necessary."

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Modernism icon: Abidin Dino - Turkish Daily News Nov 26, 2007

"Modernism icon: Abidin Dino Monday, November 26, 2007

SSM hosts Turkish Renaissance man Abidin Dino’s works. Dino is a painter, sculptor, caricaturist, film producer and writer. Dino’s widow Güzin donated the artist’s large archive to the museum"

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Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Blitz « The Van Der Galiën Gazette

"Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Blitz

November 26, 2007 by blastingcloud

While of minor importance to most Turks in comparison to their national football team’s efficient victory over a weak Bosnia-Herzegovina side and the team’s resulting accession to the Euro 2008 tournament, this past week also featured the Turkish government culminating an impressive flurry of foreign affairs activity. Although the Turkish national team has little chance under its coach, Fatih Terim, whose arrogance shadows his remarkable flair for dramatic dress-shirt and jacket collars, the government’s latest efforts will surely give Milli Takfans something to talk about beyond their team’s early exit from the European football championship tournament this summer."

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Qantara.de - The Case of Hrant Dink - Incitement to Violence as Free Speech

"Incitement to Violence as Free Speech

In January, the Armenian journalist Hrant Dink was shot by a nationalist in Turkey, but the people behind the murder have still not been caught. In Berlin, Henriette Wrege met Hrant Dink's lawyer, Fethiye Cetin"

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Wide Support From Turkish Business Community To ' Turkey Gala' To Be Held Under The Annual Meeting Of Wef In Davos

"Wide Support From Turkish Business Community To ' Turkey Gala' To Be Held Under The Annual Meeting Of Wef In Davos Published: 11/25/2007

ISTANBUL - The 'Turkey Gala' to be held under the annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland between January 23rd and 27th, 2008, received wide support from the Turkish Business Community."

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Italy Honors Turkish Diplomat With Award

"Italy Honors Turkish Diplomat With Award Published: 11/25/2007
ROME - Tiber Academy, an Italian educational institution having close ties with the Vatican, honored Turkish female diplomat Deniz Kilicer with an award on Saturday."

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Istanbul in 1969

"Istanbul in 1969
By Pat Temiz who writes a community information website, Fethiye Times, for ex-pats living in southwest Turkey. The Blue Mosque was my first major historic site. It was soon followed by other mosques, Byzantine churches, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, palaces, bazaars and hans."

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Are Turks losing against the Armenian propaganda machine? - Turkish Daily News Nov 26, 2007

"Are Turks losing against the Armenian propaganda machine? Monday, November 26, 2007

Once more parliaments agree to call the tragic events of the early 1900s a genocide, Armenians will have strong enough global network to back them as they request reparations and land from Turkey"

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Turkey Should Become E.U. Member If It Fulfils Criteria, Socrates

"Turkey Should Become E.U. Member If It Fulfils Criteria, Socrates Published: 11/25/2007

BERLIN - Jose Socrates, the PM of Portugal -- the current president of the European Union (EU), said Sunday Turkey should become a member of the Union if it fulfils the required criteria."

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Turkish FM: Annapolis meeting an opportunity to revive Mideast peace process_English_Xinhua

"Turkish FM: Annapolis meeting an opportunity to revive Mideast peace process

ANKARA, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Sunday that Turkey saw the Annapolis conference as an opportunity to revive the Middle East peace process and wished the meeting a fruitful one, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Sunday."

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Babacan leads Turkeys EU push - 23-11-2007

"Babacan leads Turkeys EU push

Turkey's chief EU negotiator Ali Babacan has said he is confident the country can overcome any obstacles to gaining membership of the organisation. Speaking after the joint parliamentary commission meeting between Turkey and the EU, Mr Babacan said he was confident all the required reforms necessary to clear a path to membership would be implemented, reports The New Anatolian."

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Turkish foreign minister to visit Greece in December : Europe World

"Turkish foreign minister to visit Greece in December

Athens - Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan will pay an official visit to Greece December 4-5, the Greek foreign ministry said Sunday. Babacan will meet with his Greek counterpart Dora Bakoyianni and discuss bilateral and regional issues, with emphasis on strengthening cooperation, as well as Turkey's EU accession course."

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İstanbul to host 2012 indoor championships

"İstanbul to host 2012 indoor championships

The World Indoor Championships will be hosted by Doha in 2010 and by İstanbul in 2012, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Saturday.

The governing body for the sport of athletics chose the Qatar city of Doha over Istanbul for 2010, but was sufficiently impressed by the Turkish city’s bid to award it the 2012 edition."

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German Turks Protest Against Violence Back Home | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 11.11.2007

"German Turks Protest Against Violence Back Home

Some 3,000 Turks took to the streets in the southern German city of Munich on Saturday to protest against violence in their native country. In Frankfurt, between 1,000 and 1,300 demonstrated."

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Showdown for Ataturk's Republic - On Line Opinion - 26/11/2007

"Showdown for Ataturk's Republic By Slater Bakhtavar - posted Monday, 26 November 2007

'A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.' Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Republic of Turkey.

In early October, members of the separatist Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) stationed in northern Iraq, instigated a clandestine military attack which led to 12 casualties. This attack is a minuscule part of a spate of intensified attacks by the the PKK, whose agenda includes the autonomy of Turkey’s southeast region and an end to Turkish assimilation. They have infiltrated segments of northern Iraq and Turkey, and use ferocious tactics which include, but are not relegated to, kidnappings, beheadings, tactical bombings, and pillaging. This month alone, the Kurds have racked up a body count of 42 Turks and kidnapped eight others. In just 20 years it is believed that the organisation, which is designated a 'terrorist organisation' by the United States and Europe, has murdered over 30,000 people."

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Barzani’s whereabouts fuels media controversy

"Barzani’s whereabouts fuels media controversy

Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani's visit abroad -- referred to by his office as 'private' -- has led to various scenarios by the media, with some suggesting that he survived an assassination attempt and was being treated in a foreign country while others allege that he took two leaders of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to Italy in order to be extradited to Turkey."

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Sunday, November 25, 2007

Turkey should promote democracy in the world

"Turkey should promote democracy in the world
We are emerging as a viable democracy and this puts new burdens on our shoulders that we have to promote democratic norms and values in our region and in the Islamic world. We should use a new motto 'democracy at home, democracy in the world' as well as 'peace at home, peace in the world.'"

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Royal couple expected in Turkey

"Royal couple expected in Turkey

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are due to arrive in Turkey for a four-day tour."

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Celebrating Thanksgiving in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Nov 23, 2007

"Celebrating Thanksgiving in Istanbul Friday, November 23, 2007

Yesterday America celebrated Thanksgiving, a national holiday that commemorates the landing of the Mayflower in the Americas. Families gather around a turkey dinner and are thankful for the good things in life. Although far from home and out of touch with holidays, it is hard not to remember to be thankful"

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AFP: Turkish, US generals discuss Kurd rebels; PM sees 'critical' stage

"Turkish, US generals discuss Kurd rebels; PM sees 'critical' stage
10 hours ago ANKARA (AFP) — Turkish and US commanders on Saturday discussed measures against Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq, while Turkey's prime minister said the struggle against the separatists was at a 'critical stage.'"

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Jewish Typography in Ottoman Lands

"Jewish Typography in Ottoman Lands

Although Hebrew presses operated in Spain and Portugal during the 15th century, due to persecutions and expulsions many incunables printed there did not survive in more than one copy or in complete copies; of those that did, fragments are extremely rare or unique (and it is assumed that some Iberian Hebrew incunables have been lost altogether). Printing was introduced to the Ottoman Empire and North Africa by Jewish refugees from Spain and Portugal, and in the subsequent centuries books in Hebrew and other languages were printed throughout the 'Sephardic diaspora,' in Turkey, Greece, North Africa, the Orient, Western Europe (Italy, Holland, Germany), and elsewhere. The geographic range of the Sephardic world is manifest in that a third of the surviving books in any exhibited collection of early Jewish printing are Sephardic works by Sephardic Jewish authors."

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UK to curb PKK sponsors in EU

"UK to curb PKK sponsors in EU
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:51:25 British Secretary of State for Justice,Jack Straw British Secretary of State for Justice says London will curb EU-based firms which sponsor the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)."

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Listening to Turkish classical music decreases patients’ anxiety, pain, dissatisfaction and the dose of sedative and analgesic drgs during colonoscopy

"Listening to Turkish classical music decreases patients’ anxiety, pain, dissatisfaction and the dose of sedative and analgesic drugs during colonoscopy: A prospective randomized controlled trial

Abstract

AIM: to determine whether listening to music decreases the requirement for dosages of sedative drugs, patients’ anxiety, pain and dissatisfaction feelings during colonoscopy and makes the procedure more comfortable and acceptable.

METHODS: Patients undergoing elective colonoscopy between October 2005 and February 2006 were randomized into either listening to music (Group 1, n = 30) or not listening to music (Group 2, n = 30). Anxiolytic and analgesic drugs (intravenous midazolam and meperidine) were given according to the patients’ demand. Administered medications were monitored. We determined their levels of anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Test form. Patients’ satisfaction, pain, and willingness to undergo a repeated procedure were self-assessed using a visual analog scale."

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‘Ataturk was among greatest sons of Islam’

"‘Ataturk was among greatest sons of Islam’

Javaidur Rahman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML) Secretary General, Sayed Mushahid Hussain said Saturday that Mustafa Kamal Ataturk was an outstanding statesman and military commander who defeated the forces of imperialism in the early 20 th century and won the war of independence of modern Turkey."

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Philosophers from around the world gather in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Nov 23, 2007

"Philosophers from around the world gather in Istanbul Friday, November 23, 2007

One of the world's biggest events in the field of philosophy began in Istanbul yesterday, with the participation of philosophers from all around the world."

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Hyperbole is to Turkey what silk is to thread

"Hyperbole is to Turkey what silk is to thread
Michael Hedges November 25, 2007
A few weeks ago the Turkish government put its second largest media company up for bid. All the great and grand were to descend with carts of cash. When the application deadline closed the Citation Xfs of Rupert Murdoch, Ron Lauder, Guillaume de Posch and Minos Kyriakou had not touched down. That US$1.1 billion minimum bid, in these gossamer times, shouldnft raise eyeshades back in the accountantsf quarry."

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Saturday, November 24, 2007

Kurdish writers say threatened by PKK

"Kurdish writers say threatened by PKK
Kurdistan Workers Party threatens Kurds who show support of Turkish government.

ANKARA - Several leading Kurdish writers are being threatened by rebels for criticising their violent campaign in southeast Turkey, they said in remarks published Saturday. The report came after a Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) commander branded several Kurds, including senior officials from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), as 'traitors' supporting the government."

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Turkish Weekly Opinion - Armenia and Regional Cooperation Projects

"Armenia and Regional Cooperation Projects
Sedat Laçiner Saturday , 24 November 2007

Turkey’s economy is booming. GDP, being around 181 billion dollar in 2001; is estimated to be about 500 billion US dollar by the end of 2007. With the purchasing power parity (PPP) it will pass 750 billion US dollar. In other words, Turkey’s economy has grown almost three times in less than six years. The total volume of export was 31 billion dollar in 2001; by 2007 it passed 100 billion dollar. Furthermore growth in some sectors is quintuplicate. Turkey’s economy that was not able to allure foreign capital even in amount of 1-2 billion dollar in the past, now only in 2006 allured more that 20 billion dollars direct foreign capital. It is expected that for direct foreign investments to pass 20 billion dollar in 2007 too. Thus, Turkey became the 15. biggest economy in the world and 5. economy in Europe. Furthermore the process has not been stopped. It is foreseen that the growth speed will linger so on."

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Turkey will be popular among the Chinese investors

"Turkey will be popular among the Chinese investors

Chinese investors considered EXPO 2015 candidate Izmir as “one of the 70 cities most suitable for investment” and Aegean Free Zone as “one of the 40 best investment areas” - Manisa Organized Industrial Zone which was chosen the most suitable place for investment last year, is now taken among the world’s first 10 industrial areas by the Chinese investors who are planing to invest in overseas countries."

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Kurdish War: Turning The Screws On The PKK

"Turning The Screws On The PKK
November 24, 2007: Winter has hit southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq. Snow already covers the slopes of the mountains in southeastern Turkey and is evident in some of the valleys along the Iraq-Turkey border in the Khandil Mountain region (where the PKK has its base areas)."

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US and Turkey to form "joint information centre" - Hürriyet

"US and Turkey to form 'joint information centre'
Gen. Ergin Saygun, second chief of General Staff, met with top U.S. generals in Ankara on Tuesday, producing an agreement to form a joint information centre in the fight against the PKK."

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AFP: Turkish PM says more democracy will finish off Kurdish rebels

"Turkish PM says more democracy will finish off Kurdish rebels

5 hours ago ANKARA (AFP) — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a strong appeal Saturday for expanding the democratic rights of the Kurdish community to erode support for separatism and finish off rebels. Erdogan stressed that Turkey had reached 'a very critical stage' in its struggle against the separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and that the rebels were 'besieged from all sides' with international support."

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Turkish PM says none should be shut out of democratic process as Kurdish party faces closure - International Herald Tribune

"Turkish PM says none should be shut out of democratic process as Kurdish party faces closure

ISTANBUL, Turkey: No one should be shut out of the democratic process, Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday, seeking cooperation from a pro-Kurdish party that faces a possible ban because of suspected ties to separatists."

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EU aide takes up German minor's case with Turkey | UK | Reuters

"EU aide takes up German minor's case with Turkey Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:07pm GMT

HELSINKI (Reuters) - The European Union's enlargement chief has taken up with the Turkish authorities the case of a German minor held for seven months without trial in Turkey on a rape charge, a Finnish newspaper reported on Saturday."

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Fine beads on show - Turkish Daily News Nov 24, 2007

"Fine beads on show Saturday, November 24, 2007

ASLI SAĞLAM
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News

How small can an art piece be without loosing its charming beauty? Fitting scenery or a painting on a bead is the most difficult of handicrafts and eye-straining work. "

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Creating jewelry designs - Turkish Daily News Nov 24, 2007

"Creating jewelry designs Saturday, November 24, 2007

Today’s jeweler, one who is a real jewelry designer not just a store clerk trying to sell jewelry, has a world of design inspiration from prehistoric times to tomorrow
"

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A twisted Blue Cruise - Turkish Daily News Nov 24, 2007

"A twisted Blue Cruise Saturday, November 24, 2007

Adapted from internationally-acclaimed writer Zülfü Livaneli’s novel ‘Bliss,’ ‘Mutluluk’ is an unconventional road movie where the executioner of an honor killing and the condemned young woman go on a journey of self-discovery"

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Mending Turkish-American relations - Turkish Daily News Nov 24, 2007

"Mending Turkish-American relations Saturday, November 24, 2007

İlter TÜRKMEN

One consequence of the Iraqi war was the damage it did to Turkish-American relations after 2003, sometimes to the point of creating serious crises. So much so that the majority of the Turkish public now perceives the U.S. as Turkey's adversary. There's no doubt that both governments share the responsibility for bringing the relations to this point. The U.S. chose to ignore the fact that the developments in Iraq had assumed detrimental effects to Turkey following the 3/1 motion. On the other hand, the Turkish government did not only remain indifferent to the development of an emotional as well as dangerous anti-Americanism, it sometimes stimulated this feeling under the influence of populism. Turkey and America have failed to establish a dialogue based on mutual trust. The draft decision on the �Armenian genocide' allegations that kept coming up every year in the American Congress also served to feed this tension. "

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Turkey one of globalization’s winners, says expert

"Turkey one of globalization’s winners, says expert
Published by Forex on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 10:34 PM.

Frederick Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council of the United States, is optimistic about Turkey and its future despite its having faced so many economic and political difficulties."

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Truthdig - Reports - The Not-So-Sick Man of Europe Does Matter

"The Not-So-Sick Man of Europe Does Matter

By Scott Ritter
As a teenager, I had the opportunity to spend two years (1975-1977) in Turkey, where my father, an active-duty Air Force officer, served as part of the Joint United States Military Assistance Advisory Team in the capital of Ankara. It was an exciting time for a number of reasons. First and foremost, experiencing a foreign culture firsthand (we lived among the Turks, not on a military base) was the opportunity of a lifetime."

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CYPRUS : TWO DEMOCRACIES, TWO STATES, TWO LANGUAGES AND TWO RELIGIONS

"CYPRUS : TWO DEMOCRACIES, TWO STATES, TWO LANGUAGES AND TWO RELIGIONS

It is a crystal-clear fact on the island of Cyprus that there have been 'two peoples and two religions' for the past half of a millennium. In addition to this, 'two states and two governments' have existed for the past half century, since Dec. 21, 1963. On Dec. 21, 1963, Makarios unleashed his secretly formed armed forces against the Turkish people. Greece was hand in glove with Archbishop Makarios III in this new conspiracy to destroy the Republic of Cyprus."

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A land of riches and kindness - Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk

"A land of riches and kindness
Nov 24 2007 by Frank Corless, Liverpool Daily Post

Frank Corless visits the north half of Cyprus that doesn’t officially exist

WE HAD seen so much natural beauty it was hard to believe that the best of the rugged Karpaz Peninsular in Cyprus was yet to come. In mile after mile of virtually deserted roads and tiny villages, it had lived up to its billing. On either side, herds of goats and wild donkeys nibbled at the scorched earth. Some tried to find any sort of shelter from the blistering mid-day sun."

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Turkish associations cooperate - Turkish Daily News Nov 24, 2007

"Turkish associations cooperate Saturday, November 24, 2007

Turkish associations cooperate Turkish associations in the German city of Essen held a meeting to work in cooperation until the local elections in 2009. A total of 28 associations gathered to discuss the provision of Turkish language courses and voting rights of immigrants in Germany. A commission was organized to work on these issues by the end of the meeting. There are approximately five millions Turks living in Germany. ESSEN � Anatolia news agency"

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Jack Straw calls for 70m Turks to join EU to prove 'West and Islam can live together'| News | This is London

"Jack Straw calls for 70m Turks to join EU to prove 'West and Islam can live together'
24.11.07 Add your view Jack Straw Unity: Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has called for Turkey to join the EU Jack Straw yesterday called for Turkey to be allowed to join the EU to prove the West and Islam can live peacefully side by side."

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Five on trial in Turkey for missionary murders - Independent Online Edition > Europe

"Five on trial in Turkey for missionary murders
By Nicholas Birch in Istanbul Published: 24 November 2007 Five men have gone on trial in the eastern city of Malatya for the murder of three Christian missionaries, in a case seen as a test of Turkey's willingness to tackle growing signs of religious intolerance."

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Educators express economic concerns on Teachers’ Day

"Educators express economic concerns on Teachers’ Day

The economic condition of teachers remains an important concern for many, messages issued by teachers unions on the eve of Teachers' Day have indicated."

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This Thanksgiving, learn from Turkey- The Big Story-Special Pages-ET Features-The Economic Times

"This Thanksgiving, learn from Turkey 24 Nov, 2007, 0503 hrs IST,Irshad Daftari, TNN

In the first half of the year, when things were just about getting out of hand for the Indian textile industry, the players were in for a surprise. In the fashion segment, one of India’s strengths, the domestic manufacturers were facing severe competition from Turkey, an unlikely competitor. The labour cost in Turkey was more than 10 times that in India, but for the first half of the year Turkey’s exports to the European Union grew by almost 8% in comparison to India’s exports which grew only by 0.2%. "

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Turkey must be in the EU says Straw

"TURKEY MUST BE IN THE EU SAYS STRAW Story Image Jack Straw yesterday Saturday November 24,2007

JACK Straw said yesterday that Turkey should be drawn in to the European Union so that Muslims and Christians can be seen to live in harmony."

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EU Officials Upbeat On Prospects For Caspian Gas Link - RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY

"EU Officials Upbeat On Prospects For Caspian Gas Link
By Ahto Lobjakas BRUSSELS, November 23, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The EU has reaffirmed its resolve to seek independent access to gas reserves in the Caspian Sea region, bypassing Russia. EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs said on November 22 that the diversification of gas deliveries will cut prices for European consumers and increase the bloc's security of supply. The European Commission has long identified the countries surrounding the Caspian Sea as potentially a major alternative Russian supplies. The majority of those countries' gas exports to Europe today transits through Russia."

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National - Greek Matsakis gets a better attitude through love

"Greek deputy falls in love with a Turkish girl

Greek deputy who brought down Turkish flag and who talks against Turks changed his attitude when he fell in love with a Turkish girl. The secret behind Marios Matsakis' recent statements in favor of Turks has been revealed. The representative of Greek Cypriots in European Parliament, Matsakis stated that he is in love with a Turkish girl."

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Barzani warns Kurdish media not to report against Turkey

"Barzani warns Kurdish media not to report against Turkey

The regional Kurdish administration in northern Iraq has warned local media not to report news that negatively portrays Turkey, which has massed troops on its border with Iraq and has been weighing a cross-border attack against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) based there."

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Religious pressure forces students out - Turkish Daily News Nov 22, 2007

"Religious pressure forces students out Thursday, November 22, 2007

Parents of four girls at a vocational high school transfer their children to a standard high school after the students complain that their religious education teacher is pressuring them"

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Böhmer: We don't want Turkish brides to be sad

"Böhmer: We don't want Turkish brides to be sad

After a three-day visit to Turkey, German State Minister for Integration Maria Böhmer still stands firmly behind her country's new immigration law, insisting at a press conference held in Istanbul yesterday that the law 'will make the integration of Turkish immigrants in Germany easier.' Referring to the law's main point of contention, an amendment that requires a foreigner who wants to bring his or her spouse to Germany to prove the partner can earn a living and has some knowledge of German, she said: 'I believe that [this obligation] is not an obstacle for immigrants. Actually, it is a great opportunity.'"

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EU-Turkey membership talks to move a step further in December

"EU-Turkey membership talks to move a step further in December
20.11.2007 - 17:26 CET | By Elitsa Vucheva EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – The EU is planning to open two new chapters of its accession negotiations package with Turkey in December, it was announced on Tuesday (20 November)."

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Turkey - Kuwait Jec Meeting Protocol Signed In Istanbul

"Turkey - Kuwait Jec Meeting Protocol Signed In Istanbul Published: 11/23/2007

ISTANBUL - Turkish Finance Minister Kemal Unakitan said Friday commercial relations between Turkey and Kuwait could not be boosted due to the situation in Iraq."

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Friday, November 23, 2007

IntelliBriefs: The Evolution of U.S.-Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context

"The Evolution of U.S.-Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context
Authored by Dr. W. Andrew Terrill. Key Insights: • Turkish accession to the European Union (EU) remains a central question in determining the future of Turkish relations with Western Europe and the United States. Any support that the United States can give to the acceleration of Turkish accession will be valuable and helpful to these ties."

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Babacan leads Turkeys EU push

"Babacan leads Turkeys EU push

Turkey's chief EU negotiator Ali Babacan has said he is confident the country can overcome any obstacles to gaining membership of the organisation. Speaking after the joint parliamentary commission meeting between Turkey and the EU, Mr Babacan said he was confident all the required reforms necessary to clear a path to membership would be implemented, reports The New Anatolian."

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Classical Guitarist Cem Duruoz to Debut "Concerto Anatolia"

"Classical Guitarist Cem Duruoz to Debut 'Concerto Anatolia'

by Linda Kessler. Cem Duruöz Classical Guitarist Cem Duruöz. Photo by Steve Savage. Guitarist Cem Duruöz will give premiere performances of Concerto Anatolia in Turkey in January and the United States in February, 2008. The four-movement guitar concerto, written by American composer David Hahn and dedicated to Duruöz, features a variety of Turkish and Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms."

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Top Turkish court to consider shutting Kurd party | Reuters

"Top Turkish court to consider shutting Kurd party

By Gareth Jones

ANKARA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Turkey's Constitutional Court agreed on Friday to consider a request from state prosecutors to shut down a pro-Kurdish political party, in a move that could damage Ankara's troubled European Union bid."

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R'n'Besk star causes scandal - Turkish Daily News Nov 23, 2007

"R'n'Besk star causes scandal Friday, November 23, 2007

Although German-Turkish pop star Muhabbet is widely considered to be an ''integration miracle'' and the image he has created of mediator between the two cultures makes him attractive to politicians and the media alike, his contoversial comments have caused a scandal in Germany."

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Railway project highlights Armenia's growing isolation - Turkish Daily News Nov 23, 2007

"Railway project highlights Armenia's growing isolation Friday, November 23, 2007

There must be a better way for Armenia to proceed than the 'Dashnak line.' Hopefully Armenians will see this next February and elect the moderate Levon Ter Petrossianas president"

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German minister criticized over migration law - Turkish Daily News Nov 23, 2007

"German minister criticized over migration law Friday, November 23, 2007

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared his concerns over the rights of some three million Turks living in Germany with the German minister responsible for migration affairs, Maria Böhmer, during a meeting here yesterday."

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EU's Lagendijk: 10 years ago we didn't know as much about the PKK - Hürriyet

"EU's Lagendijk: 10 years ago we didn't know as much about the PKK
Joost Lagendijk, Co-chairman of the Turkey-EU Parliament Commission, met yesterday with a delegation from the Turkish Parliament's (TBMM) Social Assistance and Support for Families of Fallen Soldiers and Terror Victims Foundation."

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EU fails to give full support to Turkey over terrorism: Yakis

"EU fails to give full support to Turkey over terrorism: Yakis Algan Hacaloglu of the Republican People’s party said it was Turkey’s right to expect support from the European friends to combat against terrorism."

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Interest Group Foreign Policy

"....Of course, the Armenian genocide resolution was introduced to bash Turkey, not to teach history. The Armenian lobby hoped to use the U.S. Congress as its club. In seeking to advance its agenda, the lobby exhibited an almost frivolous disregard for the impact on U.S. foreign policy. Only when the magnitude of the threat to U.S.-Turkish relations become too obvious for even a hermit to miss did the House Democratic leadership sideline the resolution. Whether Congress should have yielded to Turkish pressure after making the measure a priority is an open question. But on its merits the resolution should never have come up."

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BACKGROUND: Christians are a tiny minority in Turkey : Middle East World

"BACKGROUND: Christians are a tiny minority in Turkey

Istanbul - Christians make up a tiny minority of Turkey's 70-million population, which is more than 99 per cent Muslim, and their numbers are continuing to dwindle. Turkey's Christians, who are mostly Orthodox, are estimated to number some 100,000, but there are no officials statistics on the community."

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Olive producers move toward trademarks

"Olive producers move toward trademarks

The president of the Olive and Olive Oil Union has said their long-term target is to use only trademarked products in their export operations. Turkey is seeing a trend toward the export of processed value-added goods, which create much higher profits, rather than bulk sales. Olive and Olive Oil Union President Cahit Çetin spoke with the Anatolia news agency yesterday. He said his union is number one in Turkey for the export of packaged olive products, holding a 20 percent share. It has increased sales abroad through its newly opened stores in the US, Canada and Germany, where consumer bought a total 3,000 tons of trademarked products. Çetin noted that these stores have also worked as liaison offices in establishing business ties with the domestic sellers of other countries, thus opening up new sale points."

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SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - Erdoğan to write a letter to Merkel

"Warning to Merkel about Turkish immigrant brides

Referring to the requirement of speaking German for Turkish brides and grooms who will immigrate to Germany, the PM Erdoğan said: 'It is against human rights.' Erdoğan spoke to the German Migration and Accommodation minister about the brides and grooms who will migrate to Germany. Erdoğan said: 'This is an adjustment against human rights.'"

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Turkey now a major player in the Mideast, says Morton Abramowitz

"Turkey now a major player in the Mideast, says Morton Abramowitz
At a time when public opinion in Turkey was frustrated with US policies in Iraq vis-à-vis the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) as well as unhappy about northern Iraq’s Kurdish leaders’ supportive attitude towards the terrorist organization, the tide started to change in less than two weeks. Former Ambassador Morton Abramowitz First, European Union ministers clearly condemned actions of the terrorist group, calling on Iraq to take measures to stop it. Then following a meeting between the leaders of Turkey and Iraq earlier this month, Iraq’s leaders started saying they were willing to support Turkey in its war on terror. Has the tide really turned?"

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Lagendijk says Article 301 amendment long overdue

"Lagendijk says Article 301 amendment long overdue
A senior member of the European Parliament has pressed Turkey to amend Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), saying the bloc was tired of listening to pledges from the Turkish government that it will be changed, without any change proposal being formally tabled. 'There has been talk of a change for two years. It is now high time to make this change,' Joost Lagendijk, who is also a co-chair of the Turkey-EU Parliament Joint Parliamentary Committee, told a joint press conference in Ankara held together with the Turkish co-chair, Yaşar Yakış, of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party)."

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Iran-Turkey gas deal vital to EU

"Iran-Turkey gas deal vital to EU
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:57:01 Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler Turkish minister of energy and natural resources says Iran's gas due to be pumped to Europe via Turkey is vital for the Europeans."

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Turkey - E.U. Joint Parliamentary Commission Meeting

"Turkey - E.U. Joint Parliamentary Commission Meeting Published: 11/22/2007

ANKARA - 'We have not received enough support from EU member countries when dealing with terrorism' complained Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Commission (JPC) co-chairman Yasar Yakis on Thursday."

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Turkey's EU Membership Process Is Now At A Point Of No Return, Babacan

"Turkey's EU Membership Process Is Now At A Point Of No Return, Babacan Published: 11/22/2007 ISTANBUL - Turkish Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan said Thursday Turkey`s EU membership process is now at a point of no return."

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Defining unidentified flying objects in Turkey

"Defining unidentified flying objects in Turkey The sighting of a UFO in early November excited the Turkish public, with pictures appearing in both tabloids and more serious papers."

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

EU is more alert on PKK than ever - Turkish Daily News Nov 22, 2007

"EU is more alert on PKK than ever Thursday, November 22, 2007

Mehmet Ali Birand

Monday's foreign ministers meeting and Tuesday's troika discussions between Turkey and the EU (a meeting between the EU Council's president in-office, the EU commissioner in charge of enlargement and Turkey's foreign affairs minister) demonstrate Europe's increasing empathy with Turkey, as well as its growing opposition against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terror. "

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80% of Screening reports for Turkey accession already sent to Council

"80% of Screening reports for Turkey accession already sent to Council

Extracted from the 2007 Progress report by European Commission.

Turkey continues to move forward in the EU accession process. So far out of 33 chapters four have been opened and only one closed (Science and Research). The Commission states that 28 of 35 screening reports (80%) have been delivered to The Council and 6 are presently being discussed. Moreover the EU has informed Turkey of the progress required to reach a level of preparedness to start negotiations on 14 chapters."

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Why is the AKP reasonable on Kurds? - Turkish Daily News Nov 22, 2007

"Why is the AKP reasonable on Kurds? Thursday, November 22, 2007

A reality-based mind would see no problem in accepting the Kurds. But many minds in Turkey are driven by the 'state ideology'"

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Turkish pianist in cartoon

"Turkish pianist in cartoon Thursday, November 22, 2007

Turkish pianist Fazıl Say is the composer of the music for the Japanese cartoon �Pianist Wolfie.� Besides composing for the film, his finger movements were turned into a wolf's paw for the cartoon."

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RIA Novosti - Science & Technologies - Turkey's first cloned sheep born at Istanbul University

"Turkey's first cloned sheep born at Istanbul University 13:29
ANKARA, November 22 (RIA Novosti) - Scientists at Istanbul University announced they had successfully completed Turkey's first cloning project, local media said on Thursday. Turkey's experiments with cloning began in 2005 and 69 cloned embryos were transplanted to eight ewes, two of which got pregnant. The sheep, named Oyali, was delivered by caesarean section in the university's veterinary teaching hospital."

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OP-ED: Turkey's foreign policy tug of war - METimes.com

"OP-ED: Turkey's foreign policy tug of war
By GüRCAN KOçAN and JASON J. NASH

Turkey has recently ratcheted up pressure on U.S. and Iraqi authorities to end the presence of the violent separatist group, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), in northern Iraq."

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FT.com / Reports / Turkey

"Turkey

November 21 2007 Turkey Inside this issue • The government is trying to ease restrictions and provide incentives to foreign investment • The ancient city of Istanbul has become very fashionable • Download a click and carry PDF of this special report - -"

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Financial Times chooses 10 influential Turks - Turkish Daily News Nov 22, 2007

"Financial Times chooses 10 influential Turks Thursday, November 22, 2007

ISTANBUL – TDN

Europe can play the role of a catalyst for Turkey's civil society as it matures, said an analysis on the country published in the Financial Times yesterday. "

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FT REPORT - TURKEY 2007: Deficit worsens vulnerability to a global shock

"FT REPORT - TURKEY 2007: Deficit worsens vulnerability to a global shock
By Anthony Skinner, Financial Times Published: Nov 21, 2007 Turkey's ever-expanding current account deficit has become the Achilles heel of the country's economy. In October, the State Planning Organisation projected that the import-fuelled balance of payments deficit would increase from $36.4bn in 2007 to $39.2bn in 2008. It was $31.7bn in 2006."

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FT REPORT - TURKEY 2007 - FRONT PAGE: Two worlds jostle for the upper hand

"FT REPORT - TURKEY 2007 - FRONT PAGE: Two worlds jostle for the upper hand
By Vincent Boland, Financial Times Published: Nov 21, 2007 Shortly after the general election in Turkey in July, in which the government was returned to power with an increased share of the vote nationwide, the Istanbul newspapers despatched some of their best correspondents to Malaysia."

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Roadshow to highlight investments in Turkey

"Roadshow to highlight investments in Turkey

MANAMA: Unicorn Invest-ment Bank (Unicorn) has launched a roadshow aimed at introducing GCC investors to investment opportunities in Turkey. The roadshow follows Unicorn's acquisition earlier this year of the Turkish asset management and brokerage company Inter Yatirim Menkul Degerler, now renamed Unicorn Capital Turkey."

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Turkish grid sell-off to start in 2008

"Turkish grid sell-off to start in 2008

Thursday November 22 2007 ANKARA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Turkey will begin privatising its electricity distribution grids in 2008, Finance Minister Kemal Unakitan said on Thursday. He declined to give further details on the timing. Ankara had planned to start privatising the grids in 2007, but in January said it was postponing the sale until after this year's general election. (Reporting Hatice Aydogdu, Writing by Thomas Grove)"

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Italy "100 per cent" behind Turkey's EU membership: minister — EUbusiness.com - business, legal and financial news and information from the European U

"Italy '100 per cent' behind Turkey's EU membership: minister
22 November 2007, 14:07 CET (ISTANBUL) - Italy backs Turkish membership of the European Union '100 percent' but Ankara needs to make progress on key issues such as the Cyprus question, the Italian foreign minister said Thursday."

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Railway Gazette: Three presidents launch Turkey - Georgia rail link

"Three presidents launch Turkey - Georgia rail link CONSTRUCTION of the rail link between Turkey and Georgia formally got underway on November 21, with the presidents of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey laying a foundation stone at Marabda station in the Tetri-Tskaro region of Georgia."

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Babacan: Turkey Will Certainly Meet E.U. Acquis

"Babacan: Turkey Will Certainly Meet E.U. Acquis Published: 11/21/2007
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Wednesday that Turkey will certainly meet EU acquis and accomplish required reforms."

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A sudden rush of awareness on Kurdish rights - Turquie Européenne - Thursday 22 November 2007 - Actualités de la Turquie et traductions de la presse t

"A sudden rush of awareness on Kurdish rights
Semih Idiz Thursday 22 November 2007 - 07:00

Judging by what former commanders are saying now, Turkey’s approach to the Kurdish issue was fundamentally flawed from the start Winston Churchill is reputed to have said of the American’s that “they always get it right” going on to add, after a brief pause for effect, “eventually!” One wonders if the same might not be said of Turks. After all we, too, have a Turkish saying - “Türkün aklı sonra başına gelir” - which more or less translates into what Churchill said of the Americans, except that it is about Turks. This saying appears to be corroborated once again after some of the most senior of former commanders of the Turkish Armed forces, now retired, have started to “admit” what has been obvious to many for decades."

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Turkey Should Help Establish An Economic Union Of Turkic States, Vasillopulos

"Turkey Should Help Establish An Economic Union Of Turkic States, Vasillopulos Published: 11/21/2007
ANKARA - Dr. Christopher Vasillopulos, professor of political science at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU), said Wednesday Turkey should help establish an economic union of Turkic states."

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Foreign visitors to Turkey rise 25.6 pct in Oct

"Foreign visitors to Turkey rise 25.6 pct in Oct
* Reuters * Wednesday November 21 2007 (Adds details, background) ISTANBUL, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The number of foreign visitors to Turkey rose 25.6 percent year-on-year in October to 2.15 million, the Turkish Statistics Institute said on Wednesday. In the first 10 months of the year, the number rose 18.3 percent to 21.1 million, the institute said."

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Pledging more reforms, PM denies lassitude in EU process

"Pledging more reforms, PM denies lassitude in EU process
The Turkish government has promised to institute more reforms to move the country’s bid for membership in the European Union forward, with the prime minister ruling out suggestions that there has been “lassitude” in the country’s reform activity."

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Turkish analyst advises Armenia to refrain from discussions of Genocide problem

"Turkish analyst advises Armenia to refrain from discussions of Genocide problem
21.11.2007 18:24 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian /PanARMENIAN.Net/ “Every new debate on events of the early 20th century heightens tension in Turkey. In my opinion, Armenia should refrain from promotion of the issue, what will allow to establish diplomatic relations with Turkey and open the Armenian-Turkish border,” analyst at the European Stability Initiative (ESI) Diba Nigar Goksel said at a Yerevan-hosted conference titled “Armenia and Turkey: Regional Interests in Light of European Integration Processes.”"

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Armenian-Turkish relations should be given publicity

"Armenian-Turkish relations should be given publicity 21.11.2007 18:18 GMT+04:00
PanARMENIAN.Net/ An individual who is led by Turkey can’t be President of Armenia, ARF Bureau’s Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office Director Kiro Manoyan said when commenting on the possibility of Yerevan’s concessions in the Armenian-Turkish relations in view of Levon Ter-Petrosyan intention to run for President. Ter-Petrosyan’s coming to power will not be welcomed by Turkey, according to him “The Armenian-Turkish border was closed during Ter-Petrosyan’s presidency. Should he come to power again or not, Turkey will not change its position,” he noted."

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